How to Fix a Glaze Fail

In this video I compare different methods for re-glazing pottery and show the final results. I try glue, hairspray, sanding, and heating up pots to see what works the best. My clay is b-mix 5 and these were fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.

[@allenfitz1]

You have had Interesting results. I usually heat my prices up with a heat gun. Put the glaze on it drys fairly quickly then add a 2nd coat

[@threelittlepotters]

Do you have any favorite glazes you use for re-fires?

[@Schmunzlrapunzl]

This shipwreck one looks stunning!

[@threelittlepotters]

That particular glaze has been responsible for almost all of my kiln re-fires that have been successful.

[@kimchopra]

This is good information, thanks for your demonstration and sharing your thoughts on it.

[@threelittlepotters]

I am glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@nathanecarson]

Loving this channel and all the glaze videos ❤

[@threelittlepotters]

Thank you for watching! So glad you're liking the channel!

[@christinalucas5540]

Good morning! Thanks for a great video! I have refired pieces infrequently, and usually when I haven’t put enough glaze on. I learned from these experiences- I tend to be light handed when I brush on glazes. These have all been good decisions so far. I agree that one should use discretion considering the costs. I use a drier to help quicken the drying time of the glaze reapplication on the vitrified glaze - also helps it to adhere.

[@threelittlepotters]

Yeah I agree. I should figure out where I put my dryer. It's definitely another time suck when you're hand drying pieces. I have spent more time trying to reglaze that tea pot than I did making it. I can understand about being light handed with glazes, going heavy (while amazing), can make such a mess on a shelf that it's almost not worth it.

[@Ellen.s.atelier]

I also do the same as you refire and use the same temp. Some success some not so successful 😊

[@threelittlepotters]

It's hard not to try one more time even if it's a gamble! Do you have any favorite glazes you use to re-fire with?

[@Ellen.s.atelier]

@@threelittlepotters I fire with the same glazes or use pearl white or honey flux😄

[@ann-marietaylor7775]

I usually heat mine in the oven to 180C and glaze sticks straight away no issues

[@threelittlepotters]

Are you using commercial glazes? Any favorite glazes for re-fires?

[@ann-marietaylor7775]

Yes, amaco, spectrum, mayco. All work well I usually add some honey flux too to help blend. I love reglazes so exciting to see how they turn out. And alway nearly impossible to recreate

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

What was your fav - hairspray/glue/straight on ….?

[@threelittlepotters]

I think the hairspray was my favorite since it took so little time to apply. I am not sure that it actually did much more than just painting the glaze straight on.